EPR

Maine’s Packaging EPR Law Faces Controversial Amendments: A Battle Between Environmental Advocates and Industry Heavyweights

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Augusta, Maine – Maine, recognized as a pioneer in extending Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging, is set to amend its original legislation through the introduction of a new bill, LD 1423. While the state enacted the first EPR law in the United States back in 2021, the proposed changes now face pushback from environmental groups who worry that the revisions could detract from the law’s intended benefits. The Natural Resources Council of Maine, an organization that played a significant role in the original law’s passage, expressed strong dissent during recent legislative hearings. Officials described … Read more

Washington Takes Bold Step in Recycling Revolution with New EPR Law for Packaging

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Olympia, Wash. — Washington has become the seventh state in the nation to implement a packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law, marking a significant change in recycling policies. Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5284 into law on Saturday, which he described as the “biggest overhaul of our recycling system in decades.” The new legislation is set to enhance recycling efforts across the state in alignment with similar programs established in California and Oregon. The recently passed Recycling Reform Act introduces an EPR framework for various types of paper and packaging materials, establishing a statewide … Read more

New Jersey Takes a Green Leap: Enacts EPR Law for Electric Vehicle Batteries, A Major Step Towards Sustainable Future

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Trenton, New Jersey – New legislation has been signed into law in New Jersey that mandates the implementation of an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This move aims to address the increasing challenge of managing and recycling these batteries as the adoption of EVs continues to rise. Under the new law, EV manufacturers will be responsible for financing and managing the collection, transportation, and recycling of the batteries they produce. This shift in responsibility from consumers to manufacturers is expected to significantly improve the recycling rates of EV batteries and … Read more